Drinking, Smoking and Illict Drug Use Falling Among Teens but Rise in E-Cigarettes and Gambling

Drinking, smoking and illict drug use falling among teens but rise in e-cigarettes and gambling

The results of a major new survey on substance use by 15-16 year-old students across Europe also highlighted an increasing non-medical use of pharmaceutical drugs

In particular, a European study points to the growing popularity of e-cigarettes among young people and is concerned about their more frequent gambling practice.

The European Drugs Agency warns in a report published on Tuesday 20 May on new addictions affecting young Europeans.

"New risks" increase among teenagers: electronic cigarettes, drug abuse, gaming and online gambling. With particular concern for girls. (ANSA)

Not all games are created equal: Adolescents who play and spend money on simulated gambling games show greater risk for gaming disorder

Research reports positive associations between gaming disorder (GD) in adolescents and loot box purchasing but has not examined this relationship for …

Young Europeans are increasingly facing the rise of emerging addictive practices, such as the use of e-cigarettes and participation in online gambling, raising concerns among public health experts.